This toolkit helps you fill out an agreement to let a caregiver temporarily make important decisions for a child.
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Family preparedness (FP) | FP – Nonparent Adult Authorization to Provide Temporary Childcare
Date Last Updated: January 16, 2025
Guide Overview
A parent can sign an “authorization agreement” to give a nonparent the authority to care for and make decisions for a child.
By completing this agreement, both you and the caregiver can make decisions about the child without needing the court’s permission.
In this toolkit, you’ll find links to forms plus answers to common questions, such as:
- What the agreement does.
- When it might be a good option.
- How to complete it.
Research Tips
- Start by reading the “common questions” section below.
- Read Authorization for Nonparent Care of a Child
- Read the law about nonparent authorization agreements: Family Code chapter 34.
- Look at the State Law Library’s page about care agreements.